Building Files
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Architectural History and Historic Preservation
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circa 1850-2006
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59 cu. ft. (59 record storage boxes) (10 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-225
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of information files, original reports and correspondence, papers and articles, and other background material on Smithsonian buildings. These records were compiled by the Office of Architectural History and Historic Preservation (OAHP), research associates, and volunteers. Items in brackets describe cross-references ...
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Morison, George S., 1842-1903
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1846-1903
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30 Cubic feet (61 boxes and 152 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0978
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents the career of George S. Morison, a prominent civil engineer, specializing in railroad bridge design. The materials consist primarily of drawings and maps (linen tracings, blueprints, sketches); final bridge reports; photographs; glass plate negatives; daily diaries; correspondence; and published material documenting George S. Morison's participation on the Isthmian Canal Commission, 1898-1903.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Architectural History and Historic Preservation
- Dates:
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circa 1960-2000
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24.5 cu. ft. (49 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-007
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of information files, original reports and correspondence, papers and articles, and other background material on Smithsonian buildings. Most records document the Smithsonian Institution Building ("Castle"). There are a few files on the Arts & Industries Building and other Smithsonian facilities. These records were ...
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National Portrait Gallery, Dept. of Design and Production
- Dates:
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1984-2006
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-061
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of two series and documents the Department of Design and Production's role in restoration and renovation projects at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). Series 1 consists of records documenting miscellaneous projects involving conservation lab ventilation, lighting, the courtyard fountain, exterior stone and window ...
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United States. Works Progress Administration
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1936-1937.
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18.5 Cubic feet (79 volumes, 10 rolls)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0240
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection is comprised of over 18 cubic feet of material generated during the course of the Historic American Merchant Marine Survey. The bulk of the collection consists of survey books and measured drawings. Other records include administrative papers relating to the project, an index and catalogue, and a listing of the names of vessels su...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services
- Dates:
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1973-1980, with records dating from 1890
- Size:
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 562
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of documents deemed to be of historical value by the Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services along with photographs, reports correspondence, contracts and blueprints documenting Smithsonian buildings and construction projects. The buildings documented include the Smithsonian Institution Building, the Arts a...
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Associate Director for Capital Programs
- Dates:
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1982-2000
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-222
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes records documenting the activities of Ronald E. Becker, Associate Director for Capital Programs at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), with some earlier files dating back to when Becker served as Assistant Director for Administration at NMAH. Material includes correspondence, memoranda, and notes; NMAH Board...
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McCoy, Esther
- Dates:
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circa 1876-1990
bulk 1938-1989
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44.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mccoesth
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Southern California architectural historian, critic, and writer Esther McCoy measure 44.4 linear feet and date from 1876 to 1990 (bulk 1938-1989). The collection documents McCoy's career, as well as her family and personal life through biographical material, extensive correspondence, personal and professional writings, project files, Southern California architects' files, clippings and other printed material, a large collection of photographs and slides, and taped interviews of Southern California modern architects.
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National Museum of American History. Dwight D. Eisenhower Institute for Historical Research
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circa 1964-1984
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 377
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of a few files relating to NAFMAB, including some documents concerning its history, its project to raise the Union ship Tecumseh, and the later meetings of the Board. Most of the record unit consists of files of Pogue's activities, speeches, professional memberships, and relationships of the Institute with Smithsonian ...
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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circa 1989-1990
- Size:
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-094
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the administrative activities of the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include the outgoing and incoming correspondence and memoranda of Roger G. Kennedy, Director, 1980-1992, and Douglas E. Evelyn, Deputy Director, 1980-1991; records pertaining to budgetary and administrative affairs of NMAH departme...